Osun 2026: INEC Adds SDP Candidate to Ballot Three Days to Election
Rufai Oseni said only the Peoples Redemption Party candidate offered a detailed healthcare plan as other contenders struggled to show policy depth.
- The Independent National Electoral Commission added Social Democratic Party candidate Francis Olugbenga to Saturday's Osun State governorship election ballot, increasing the total number of contesting political parties to 15.
- Following a Federal High Court judgment delivered on July 22, INEC reproduced ballot papers to reflect the inclusion; updated materials will arrive in Osun State on Thursday, August 13, for distribution to Local Government Area offices.
- During Tuesday's town hall debate, Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni criticized the governorship candidates' performance, noting a lack of vision among participants, including Governor Ademola Adeleke, who defended his administration's record.
- Only the Peoples Redemption Party candidate offered a detailed plan to improve the health sector, according to Rufai, while Governor Ademola Adeleke cited achievements including a 350-kilometre road.
- With the election three days away, INEC assured the public and political parties of its commitment to conducting a free, fair, and credible poll, continuing standard procedures to ensure ballot papers reach all Local Government Area offices.
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Late INEC listing won’t stop SDP victory, says Osun gov candidate
Osun SDP candidate, Olugbenga Ajala, expresses optimism for victory in the upcoming governorship election despite the party’s late listing by INEC. Read More: https://punchng.com/late-inec-listing-wont-stop-sdp-victory-says-osun-gov-candidate/
Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot three days to election
With the addition of the SDP, candidates of 15 political parties will contest Saturday’s Osun governorship election, including incumbent Governor Ademola Adeleke, who is seeking re-election. The post Osun 2026: INEC adds SDP candidate to ballot three days to election appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Osun election: INEC includes SDP on ballot, reprints result sheets
Haruna also stated that the commission was already reprinting ballot papers and results sheets for the exercise. The post Osun election: INEC includes SDP on ballot, reprints result sheets appeared first on Vanguard News.
Osun election: 'I didn’t see bright ideas from candidates'
Arise Television anchor, Rufai Oseni has expressed dissatisfaction with the performances of the Osun State governorship candidates during the town hall debate held on Tuesday. Rufai, who spoke on Wednesday, noted a lack of bright ideas and vision among the candidates, including the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke. According to him, only the Peoples Redemption Party, […] Osun election: ‘I didn’t see bright ideas from candidates’ – Rufai
Osun Guber: INEC Adds SDP Candidate Ajala To The Ballot
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) wishes to inform the public that the candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) for the Osun State Governorship Election, Dr. Francis Olugbenga Ajala and his running mate, Faseke Babajimi Oladipo, have been added to the ballot for the election. This action has been taken in compliance with the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, delivered on 22nd July 2026 in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/344…
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